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2017 NIH Funding: A Look at the Top-Funded Researchers and Their Work

Test March 6, 2018 - 2:03pm
UCSF received more than $593.9 million in federal funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2017 for research across multiple health-science arenas at the University.
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What goes into a big league position switch? Four All-Stars are finding out this spring

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 1:46pm
For major league veterans, spring training is as easygoing as baseball gets -- unless you are moving to a new spot on the diamond. This March, some players are learning the transition process is hard work.

Lincecum undergoes physical at Rangers camp

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 1:42pm
Tim Lincecum is set to finalize a contract and return to the major leagues for the first time in two years.

Royals sign free-agent OF Jay to 1-year deal

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 12:49pm
Free-agent outfielder Jon Jay, who hit .296 for the Cubs in 2017 while becoming the team's leadoff hitter, has joined the Royals on a one-year deal.

Piazza rants about his soccer team's rent

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 11:14am
Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza is frustrated about the rent for the Italian soccer team that he owns.

Recapping Eric Karabell's LABR NL draft

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 10:58am
How did Eric Karabell approach the 12-team NL only LABR draft? Find out his rationale behind all of his picks and his strategy on draft day.

Salazar injury opens Indians' spot for Clevinger

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 6:53am
Indians pitcher Danny Salazar will not be ready for the start of the season because of inflammation in his shoulder, opening up a rotation spot for Mike Clevinger.

Start your engines: D-backs revive bullpen cart

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 6:34am
The Diamondbacks will bring back the helmet-clad golf cart for the first time since the vehicle left Major League Baseball more than two decades ago.

Inside Joe Maddon's infamous World Series bullpen decision

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 6:21am
In an excerpt from the book "Try Not to Suck: The Exceptional, Extraordinary Baseball Life of Joe Maddon," Chicago's skipper reflects on the feeling of knowing that his relief pitcher gaffe nearly cost the Cubs a championship.

'Was that Andujar?': A new young Yankees slugger is turning heads this spring

TEst 4 March 6, 2018 - 4:20am
Miguel Andujar might not have the clout of the Baby Bombers who have come before him, but his torrid spring training could lead to a key role in N.Y.

San Francisco Partnership Launches New Mental Health Center

Test March 5, 2018 - 8:09pm
UCSF is supporting the creation of a new center that will add 54 conservatorship beds to San Francisco’s system of mental health care.
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Source: Nats send lefty prospect Romero home

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 5:50pm
Nationals prospect Seth Romero was sent home Monday morning for violating club policy, a source confirmed to ESPN. Before joining Washington, the left-handed prospect had several issues while playing college ball at Houston.

Harvey believes he's on track to bounce back

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 4:12pm
Mets pitcher Matt Harvey allowed two hits over a pair of scoreless innings against the Tigers on Monday in his second spring training appearance.

Which teams should be next winter's big spenders?

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 3:54pm
Strong rebuilding plans are already bringing these teams back to the cusp of contention. Next winter, their wallets should open to land baseball's biggest free agents.

Beltre starts spring with hits in first 2 at-bats

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 3:27pm
Adrian Beltre debuted with hits in his first two at-bats of spring training after the Rangers took a cautious approach to getting him going.

Charles Wilson, One of America’s Great Neurosurgical Pioneers, Dies at 88

Test March 5, 2018 - 2:09pm
Charles Wilson, MD, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and UCSF professor emeritus, who served as chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery for nearly 30 years and founded the University’s Brain Tumor Research Center, has died. He was 88.
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Darvish debuting for Cubs Tuesday vs. Dodgers

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 12:43pm
After a stomach bug set back Yu Darvish's debut for the Cubs, Chicago's newest pitcher will take the mound Tuesday -- squaring off against his former team, the Dodgers.

Source: Ichiro nearing return to Mariners

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 11:39am
The Mariners and Ichiro are closing in on a reunion. The sides are finalizing an agreement on a one-year deal for the veteran outfielder to return to Seattle, a source confirmed to ESPN.

E-Cigarette Use Exposes Teens to Toxic Chemicals

Test March 5, 2018 - 8:08am
Adolescents who smoke e-cigarettes are exposed to significant levels of potentially cancer-causing chemicals also found in tobacco cigarettes, even when the e-cigarettes do not contain nicotine.
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Lester trying 'Jordan-to-Pippen bounce' throw

TEst 4 March 5, 2018 - 6:43am
In an unorthodox attempt to solve his well-documented throwing problem, Cubs pitcher Jon Lester is experimenting with bouncing throws to first base, calling it the "Jordan-to-Pippen bounce."

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